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Kingston by Sea Gutter Survey
Not sure what state the gutter is in? We carry out gutter surveys in Kingston by Sea and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
Gutter surveys around Kingston by Sea
Kingston by Sea lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Historic houses such as Portslade Manor, about 1 mile east, show how far back building in the area around Kingston by Sea goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near St Michael and All Angels Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Glebe Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Kingston by Sea is about 1 mile east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. In Kingston by Sea, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex.
Surveys in BN42 and BN43 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Cross Road, Roman Road and Kings Road, all of which we cover. Kingston by Sea is on the A270, so it is easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Kingston by Sea, we cover Southwick (1 mile south-east), Portslade (1 mile east), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile west), Hangleton (2 miles east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Kingston by Sea
We work in homes and buildings around Benfield Hill, Shoreham College and The Ship Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Southwick station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (2.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (0.7 miles west). Not far away are Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
How a gutter survey works in Kingston by Sea
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Buildings near trees collect more, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. We note where gutters are clogged or holding water and where outlets or hoppers are choked and whether overflows are working. Photos show each problem clearly. Blocked gutters are easy to put off, but they rarely get better. We survey parapet and box gutters, eaves gutters and outlets and hoppers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters full of debris and silt and blocked outlets and hoppers.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Kingston by Sea drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Kingston by Sea (BN42, BN43)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Look for new stains on ceilings below valleys after rain
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s sent to you by email as soon as it is ready.
Hidden gutters need clearing too. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so make sure they’re included in any clearing work.
What we’re asked to look at in Kingston by Sea
Moss grows on many tiled and slate roofs, and heavy rain washes clumps of it into the gutters. With grit from the coverings, it forms a thick sludge that slows the flow and gives plants somewhere to grow.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
Trees in and around Benfield Hill shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Kingston by Sea book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the gutter.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the gutter as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Being in a smaller place like Kingston by Sea doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Questions from Kingston by Sea
Is the coastal weather around Kingston by Sea hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is my home in Kingston by Sea listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Could my damp wall be caused by the gutters?
The survey looks at whether rainwater is spilling onto the wall from overflows, leaking joints or loose downpipes. We cannot see inside walls, so we report on what’s visible.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so you can arrange that check.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you work in Kingston by Sea?
Yes. We survey roofs in Kingston by Sea and the rest of West Sussex. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.